Jim Bennett | |
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| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. Barbe | |
| In office November 27, 2011 – November 27, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Wallace Young |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party | |
| In office February 6, 2006 – May 29, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Gerry Reid (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Reid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel's Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Sandra Pupatello |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | www.jimbennett.ca |
Jim Bennett is a Canadian author, lawyer and former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was elected as the Member of the House of Assembly for St. Barbe in the 2011 provincial election serving until 2015.[1] In 2006, Bennett was acclaimed leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, but resigned from the post after just three months. In 2013, Bennett unsuccessfully ran for the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party in their 2013 election.